John Edginton
Joe Cocker: Mad Dog With Soul
This feature-length documentary portrays the turbulent life and extraordinary talent of soul and blues singer, the late Joe Cocker. A former gas fitter from Sheffield , Joe Cocker was catapulted to world stardom in 1969 at Woodstock with his legendary performance of the Beatles song, "A Little Help from My Friends". His 1970 “Mad Dogs and Englishmen” tour of America is now seen as a milestone in rock history. But as his stardom increased , the pressures mounted and , in the 1970s, Joe Cocker’s inner demons nearly killed him. The film documents how Joe overcame his struggles with alcohol and drugs to rebuild his reputation as "one of the great primal rock and roll vocalists of all time” (Billy Joel's description). The film mixes Joe Cocker's own words, with rare archive. His family, friends and the legendary songwriters and musicians he collaborated with, tell Joe Cocker's story. The film has raw, electric performance footage throughout.
Genesis: Sum of the Parts
“Sum Of The Parts” is the official authorised story of Genesis made with the full co-operation of the band members. It tells of the band’s formation at Charterhouse (where Tony Banks, Peter Gabriel and Mike Rutherford were all pupils) in the late sixties and the release of their debut album “From Genesis To Revelation”. The story then moves on through the departure of founder member Anthony Phillips and the arrival of Phil Collins and Steve Hackett in 1970 to form the 5-man line-up that established the band’s career with albums such as “Foxtrot” and “The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway”. Peter Gabriel’s departure in 1975 and then Steve Hackett’s in 1977 led to the release of the album “And Then There Were Three…” and a move towards shorter, more immediate songs. The eighties and nineties were triumphant decades for Genesis with hugely successful hit albums and singles around the world such as “Genesis”, “Invisible Touch” and “We Can’t Dance”. At the same time as they were recording and performing with Genesis, Tony Banks, Phil Collins and Mike Rutherford (as Mike & The Mechanics) were all enjoying successful solo careers, as were departed members Peter Gabriel and Steve Hackett. “Sum Of The Parts” explores the dynamics of the group that has enabled them to survive changes of line-up, see their musical direction steadily evolve and maintain both group and solo careers along with their enduring popularity as evidenced by their hugely successful 2007 reunion tour.
Pink Floyd - The Story Of Wish You Were Here
New interviews with Roger Waters, David Gilmour and Nick Mason tell the fascinating story of the making of Pink Floyd's landmark 1975 album Wish You Were Here.
Pink Floyd: The Story of "Wish You Were Here"
An inside look into the making of the influential Pink Floyd album, “Wish You Were Here,” all told by the surviving members - David Gilmour, Roger Waters and Nick Mason, and the creative team who made it happen. This special documentary is peppered throughout with archive performance, original animations, and Pink Floyd films from their legendary stage shows.